Discover the tradition of Kagoshima tea, from scenic fields to steaming cups.
2 hour private experience
Location: Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Tour the tea fields of Kirishima with the owner of the tea farm, learning more about the Kagoshima tea industry. Visit the factory where tea leaves are turned into tea products. Then, relax and enjoy the taste of tea cultivated from the fields, prepared either as sencha or matcha.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What to wear
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the season.
Availability
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 16:00)
Access
50 minutes by car from Kagoshima Station
10 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport
Brewing Perfection
Rows and rows of rich green shrubs stretch far into the horizon, ending only where the sky begins. With a temperate, subtropical climate and volcanically-enriched soil, tea cultivation flourishes in Kagoshima, boasting up to 5 different harvesting periods. Japan's top tea-producing prefecture, the majority of Kagoshima tea farms currently specialize in sencha, delicate green tea made from first harvest leaves, and bancha, robust green tea from later harvest leaves. However, more and more companies are focusing on matcha as well, addressing the ever-rising popularity of powdered green tea both domestically and internationally. At this award-winning Kirishima tea farm with over 100 years of history, the pursuit of innovation is matched only by the dedication to quality. Operated by the 4th-generation owner, organic practices, such as utilizing steam rather than pesticides to remove weeds, ensure both healthy plants and a healthy flavor. Tour the fields and factories with the owner, diving into both the practices of commercial tea cultivation and the beauty of Kagoshima's scenery. Cup of tea steaming in hand, enjoy this full immersion into Kagoshima's agricultural heritage.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
